Few policemen foiling DSCC road, footpath reclamation drive

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon yesterday said they conducted several drives to clear roads and footpaths at Gulistan area of hawkers but failed due to a few members of police.

Addressing the inauguration programme of the fortnightly anti-mosquito campaign at Jatiya Press Club, Khokon said just after a drive at Gulistan, the hawkers returned shortly with the help of a few cops.

"I have already requested the high officials of police to take action against those cops," said Khokon.

Maruf Hossain Sorder, deputy commissioner (media) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, assured, "If there's any complaint against any of our members, we will take action upon investigation…We give the city corporations full support and we will help them if they seek a permanent solution."

Urging city dwellers to keep their city clean, Khokon said 5,000 trash cans will be placed at different parts of DSCC area by the next six months.

Editor of Bangla daily Samakal, Golam Sarowar, said adulterated insecticide is a major problem for anti-mosquito drive and emphasised the importance of prioritising plans for Dhaka city.

President of Jaitya Press Club, Shafiqur Rahman, requested Khokon to repair all dilapidated roads adjoining the club and received a positive response from the mayor.